Is there a daily parade at Magic Kingdom?

Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade runs every afternoon at 3pm† and there's plenty of space for families with buggies and little ones!



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The Festival of Fantasy Parade occurs at 3:00 daily in the Magic Kingdom.

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The Festival of Fantasy Parade occurs at 3:00 daily in the Magic Kingdom.

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As you can guess if Monday is the busiest, Tuesday tends to be the best day of the week to go to Magic Kingdom. We also find Thursday to be one of the least busy days of the week at Magic Kingdom, with Sunday being a great weekend option.

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The first two to three hours of every day are the time of the lowest crowds of the day. It's almost Magical. The wait time for Space Mountain at 10:00 am is usually around 20-30 minutes. At noon, it's 60-90 minutes.

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The Electrical Water Pageant usually follows this schedule: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort - beginning at 8:45 pm. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (including Narcoossee's) - beginning at 9:00 pm. Disney's Wilderness Lodge - beginning at 9:30 pm. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground - beginning at 9:45 ...

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Parades and nighttime firework shows at Magic Kingdom are a definite must-see during a visit to Walt Disney World. They are extremely popular, which means they are also very frequently crowded. But – don't stress! We have tips to help you find the perfect spot to enjoy them.

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Firework shows happen nightly EXCEPT on nights when the park closes early (like for Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or for select events like Cast Member appreciation nights). There really aren't any spots to eat and watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom.

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Disney Restaurants with Fireworks Views (reservations required)
  • California Grill at Disney's Contemporary.
  • Narcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian.
  • Toledo at Disney's Coronado Springs.
  • Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort.
  • Capa at Four Seasons Walt Disney World.
  • illume at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek.


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The new wrinkle is that Disney Enchantment now has a second showtime each night, with a nightly performance of the fireworks at 11 pm. This is in addition to the 9:20 pm showtime, which remains on the schedule and doesn't move (because it can't really be moved forward–ask as meteorologist or astronomer as to why.

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and Astro Orbiter are all great rides to see the fireworks on. Just keep in mind, however, that if the timing doesn't work out, you might get stuck in an area of the queue where the fireworks aren't visible at all while they are going off.

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However, there are still times of the year that are better than others as far as crowd size. We tend to find that the slowest times at Disney World are in the early fall, like September and the late winter, like February.

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The following tips will help you make the most of Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom. Arriving at the Magic Kingdom 30–60 minutes before official opening ensures the shortest possible waits for rides.

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A surge of early birds arrive before or around opening time but are quickly dispersed throughout the empty park. After the initial wave is absorbed, there's a lull lasting about an hour after opening. Then the park is inundated for about 2 hours, peaking between 10 a.m. and noon.

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